I hope that you will consider joining me for the: 

Thursdays 10-11:15 am Eastern/New York: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 2014  (4 spots open)

Thursdays 10:15 - 11:30 am Eastern/ New York: March 20, April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2014 - just opened 

 This teleseminar covers tools, exercises and resources to support coaches with the design, marketing and implementation of their own group coaching programs. We look at both in  person and virtual (web and phone) based pro

grams, as well as tips for groups from the general public and organizations. The program includes 5 x 75 minute calls, access to weekly laser(15 minute) 1-1 calls with me (at no additional cost), and an 80 page manual (delivered in weekly modules). Benefit from the accountability and structure of the program to get your own group coaching program going! Why reinvent the wheel? 

 Mentor Coaching Group (ACC Renewals & ACC/PCC Portfolio) 

Upcoming Program Dates:

Thursdays 9-10am ET: February 20,  27, March April 3, 10, May 1 and 22, 2014 for group calls. Three 1-1 calls scheduled with you separately.

The Mentor Coaching Group will be of interest for ACC renewals, as well as those working towards their ACC and PCC portfolio applications with the ICF. This is a 10 hour mentor coaching program, which includes 7 hours of group mentor coaching calls, and 3 hours of individual mentor coaching sessions (held monthly). We look at all 11 core coaching competencies of the ICF, and coaches have the opportunity to practice and receive feedback on their skills during the program. Each class you'll receive module notes to support you with your learning and coaching work.  Click here for more info about the Mentor Coaching Group. 

Space is limited to 4-6 coaches. Current pricing: $1000/10 hour program.     

If you'd like to pay in three monthly installments, click here. 

Group Facilitation Skills Intensive (In Person) - February 24-25, 2014 (Toronto) 

Are you a coach, trainer or leader looking to acquire facilitation skills to support you in group work - meetings, workshops, retreats, teleclasses or coaching?The Group Facilitation Skills Intensive is a two-day in-person training
train-the-trainer program designed to provide you with information and practice in group facilitation including:

* The skills, competencies and best practices of successful facilitators,
* How your skills compare through a Facilitator Self-Assessment,
* How to identify participant learning styles and preferences,
and implement facilitation techniques to accommodate them
* How to be sensitive to different phases of group formation and how to adapt your facilitation style to meet the different needs,
* How to create a positive climate for learning,

* Specific techniques on how to deal with difficult participants,
* Specific techniques to conduct and debrief learning activities, including openers, closers, energizers and other,

* How to manage the logistics and finer details of a learning event (in-person or virtually/by phone)

Program Hours : 8-4 pm each day 

This program includes a binder which includes an extensive resource list, exercises and templates, a group follow-up call and a pre-program 1-1 with Jennifer.  The program will be held in Toronto. More info at our newest site - FacilitationSkillsIntensive.com.  

Cost: $795 Canadian plus HST ($898.35 CDN). Save $50 using this registration link here ($745 CDN plus HST = 841.85 CDN)

Group Coaching Intensive - April 5-6, 2014 (Toronto) - 15 hours  

 Questions? Please reach out to me directly at (416) 996-8326 or by email at [email protected].  

One of the questions I frequently get asked is what is the difference between team coaching versus team building? Having been involved in team development processes for more than two decades I know that both types of programs can look and feel quite similar on the surface. Where we do start to notice differences is in where the emphasis is being placed.

In the 2009 ICF Global Coaching Client Survey, coaching clients indicated that they saw several differentiators between coaching and other modalities. Our focus as coaches on goal setting and on-going accountability are key definers of our work. In the team coaching context this translates to ongoing conversation points rather than a one-off intervention. As coaches our starting point with teams is in goal setting, and having the team spend time identifying and acting on what's important for them. 

Another important difference I see inour work as team coaches, which may not have the same emphasis in team building, is our focus around creating opportunities for teams to expand their AWARENESS and take ACTION towards their commitments . As team coaches, we will be in conversation with teams over time, inquiring about the actions they have taken and the impact it has had both on the RESULTS of the team and their RELATIONSHIPS.

As team coaches we may be working with a team to:

- Develop a team charter, a set of behavioral norms to which they all agree to, no matter what

- Enhance relationships within the team

- Understand what each individual brings to the team, collectively and individually

- Exploring the strengths, values and vision of the team

- Goal Setting and Action planning

- Create ongoing accountability around their commitments and goals

(Adapted from Britton, 2013, pp. 137-138)

As team coaches we bring tremendous value to teams we work with including:

�         Creating and prioritizing  the space for the team to pause and reflect

�         A non-judgmental sounding board/space for dialogue

�          Mirroring  back to the team what is going on

�         On-going accountability

(Adapted from pp 146-147, Britton, 2013)

Many of you have heard me speak about the Group Program Continuum. Practically we may also see ourselves on a continuum with respect to team coaching and team building as well. 

Questions to consider:

What do you see as the value we bring to teams?  

What feedback  have you received about the value and impact?

What do you see as differences between team building and team coaching?

What are your clients looking for?  

If you haven't done so, you are invited to download a digital chapter which accompanies my latest book From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (Jossey-Bass, 2013). You can access this at the Downloads page at http://www.from12many.com. Use access code 4411 when asked. Enjoy!

Pick up an autographed copy of the entire book from me here.